gerb89 Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 So I have had this Mr Aqua 12 long for over a year with big plans on gutting an old upright piano and putting it inside. Well time has not allowed for the big plans and I finally decided to just set it up and live with it. So here it is, set it up over the weekend with the SL Aqua power cycle kit from DiscoBee. This will be my first real shrimp tank and I hope this works out awesome! I plan on putting CRS in it after the cycle is done. Right now I am trying to get the tank up to 85° to get the magic powder to work its magic. Let me know what you think and if you have any advice. Vpier and Soothing Shrimp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 So I have had this Mr Aqua 12 long for over a year with big plans on gutting an old upright piano and putting it inside. Well time has not allowed for the big plans and I finally decided to just set it up and live with it. So here it is, set it up over the weekend with the SL Aqua power cycle kit from DiscoBee. This will be my first real shrimp tank and I hope this works out awesome! I plan on putting CRS in it after the cycle is done. Right now I am trying to get the tank up to 85° to get the magic powder to work its magic. Let me know what you think and if you have any advice.CRS Setup #1.jpg From the looks of your setup (booze on the right side) your shrimp are going to do some hard core partying Soothing Shrimp and lizam 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimple minded Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Nice hardscape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Wow. I like the hardscape! Looks very similar to one of my setups. Choice Bubbler or equiv., Eheim Canister Filter. I think this will be a very good looking "first" shrimp tank. gerb89 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerb89 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Wow. I like the hardscape! Looks very similar to one of my setups. Choice Bubbler or equiv., Eheim Canister Filter. I think this will be a very good looking "first" shrimp tank. To be honest I am a youtube junkie and got most of my insperation from your videos. I love the minimalistic look of your tanks and your shrimp look to be thriving so I will start with this and see where it goes. DETAquarium 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerb89 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Quick question, does it make any difference in the new tank cycle when I add chollo wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Quick question, does it make any difference in the new tank cycle when I add chollo wood? Nope. The cholla being porous would add more surface area for bacteria to grow on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 To be honest I am a youtube junkie and got most of my insperation from your videos. I love the minimalistic look of your tanks and your shrimp look to be thriving so I will start with this and see where it goes. That is awesome! Thank you for your kind words. I usually add my cholla wood when I am initially setting up the aquarium. Usually allows for the growth of beneficial bacteria and biofilm for the newly added shrimp to munch on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahmarley420 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Dont you steal my thunder!!! Just kidding, your tank looks amazing! Glad to see another Mr Aqua Enthusiast on here. What stone are you using? May be throwing some questions your way one day. Did you go with the Eheim 2213 or 2217? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerb89 Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Dont you steal my thunder!!! Just kidding, your tank looks amazing! Glad to see another Mr Aqua Enthusiast on here. What stone are you using? May be throwing some questions your way one day. Did you go with the Eheim 2213 or 2217? Using seiyru stone that I got from my awesome lfs and I am using the Eheim 2213. I also have 2 squares of flame moss that I hope does well. Tried to get an order in to Han before he left for Japan, but I think I missed the cut off. Plan on adding some cholla pieces and also countinue to monitor the water parameters so I can add the shrimp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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